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Statuette of a weather god
Near Eastern, Levantine, Phoenician
Late Bronze Age
1500–1300 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford in memory of Mr. Frederick M. Stafford
Accession Number1984.994
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStatuette of a striding weather god with a knobbed helmet. Once brandishing a weapon or thunderbolt, he is one of the Syrian or Canaanite storm gods variously known as Baal, Reshef, Haddad or Teshub. Although crudely modeled, the figurine was given a sumptuous appearance with overlays of precious metals.
Provenance1953, sold by Nicolas Koutoulakis (dealer; b. 1910 - d. 1996), Paris to Frederick M. Stafford (b. 1905 - d. 1982) and Elizabeth "Mimi" Stafford (b. 1928 - d. 2018), Paris and New York; 1984, gift of Mrs. Stafford to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 16, 1984)